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Christmas time a big deal in Budapest. December 6th is the day Saint Nick comes to make a visit to all the little children. My European friends say that they left a bag of goodies for their kids by their boots, as it’s part of their custom and tradition during Christmas. There is so much…

80% of our journey in Budapest is complete. While month three (mid-point) was the lowest of my low, there were redeeming qualities about living and learning about Hungary’s culture. Since we had been traveling so much with our college students (Slovakia/Poland and Vienna), I felt exhausted from traveling. I think the kids felt burned out…

Several weeks ago a young Hungarian man decided to bum rush me – while screaming at me inches from my face – on an empty subway platform. I was terrified. I spent days (weeks) carrying my apartment keys as a defense weapon should he come at me again in broad daylight. I felt restless at night,…

Would you go to The Cure concert if it was playing in your area? Well, that’s exactly what we did at the Budapest Arena. The Cure, lead singer Robert Smith and his bandmates, played at the Budapest Arena on October 27th, 2016. Now, let me tell you that I am a bit on the younger side…

Sometimes the best day is one that is unpredictable and unplanned. However, it didn’t start out to be the best day when we tried to make a trip to go on the Children’s Railway in Budapest. Confusion on our First Try to go on the Children’s Railway On fall break, I wanted to take the…

Sometimes you need to update your wardrobe while living abroad. Well, my friend, let me tell you that I had done that a few times because our boys needed new socks or a pair of jeans while in Budapest. I took for granted that I knew where to get the best deals for socks or…

I spent a lovely day with a fellow American expat mom who introduced me to an American bistro restaurant in Buda called Johnny’s. She said that the owner, another American expat, opened up the original Johnny’s a bit further out, but this Johnny’s was new and closer in Buda. If it’s new and a place…

Do you ever have cravings for authentic Hungarian food in Budapest? I think we’ve found the perfect restaurant in the city center to satiate your Hungarian food cravings – at Kispiac Bisztró restaurant. Dining Ambiance When we walked in, I was taken back by the ornate kitschy items hanging all around the interior of the…

Do you love coffee (kávé in Hungarian) and specialty cakes? I do. Personally, I am not one for drinking coffee alone. I find that drinking coffee (or tea with some of our students) and trying delicious cakes is the perfect way to get to know the students and Budapest better. In no particular order, here are the…

If you enjoy learning about World War I and World War II history, then you will enjoy the Museum of Military History in Budapest. Outside the museum, there are canons, a howitzer, and tank. You can peek inside a tank to see the cramped space inside. You can crawl up to get a closer look…